WATERLOO’S inconsistencies showed no signs of going away as they followed an impressive win against Sandal with a narrow 23-20 defeat at Burnage last Saturday.

Loo have been unable to win more than two on the bounce this season and that trend carried on at the weekend as despite being in control for much of the game, two defensive lapses allowed the home side a sniff of victory as they pressed the Waterloo line. However, although he didn’t blame the referee for the defeat, director of rugby Jan Van Deventer felt the official’s overall control of the game left a lot to be desired.

“He did not appear concerned that paying spectators were looking for a decent game of rugby, as Šwere 30 players on the pitch,” heŠsaid.

“He was just out to find fault with everything andŠ30 penalties in a match when the average is about 10 tells its own story.”

“We had total dominance at the scrum but that was never reflected in the official’s decision making,” he added. “The ref was ‘picky’ everywhere else but we were never allowed to use our advantage up front.”

Regardless of his issues with the officials, Deventer was also quick to point out where he felt his team lost the game.

“I was very disappointed with the way we defended our line and although as a team we did defend well it was mistakes on a one-on-one situation that cost us,” he admitted.

“We need to look carefully at the scrummage and although I consider we were given a raw deal Šwe certainly need to sort that area out.”